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1 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 401 NEW KENSINGTON PA the Center insider THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE AVONMORE, EAST VANDERGRIFT, AND NEW KENSINGTON CENTERS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS APRIL 2018 Bonnie Dudek, Director Avonmore Center (page 10) 458 Railroad Ave. - P O Box 153 Avonmore, PA (724) Karen Stonebraker, Manager East Vandergrift Center (page 12) 400 McKinley Ave. - P O Box 446 East Vandergrift, PA (724) Dominica Wilson, Manager New Kensington Center (page 14) 1039 Third Ave. New Kensington, PA (724) Tara Kazmer, Manager Promoting health and wellness in active adults. IN THIS ISSUE Weekly Calendar HEALTH & WELNESS Lunch Menu Center Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30-4:00 Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays CENTERS CLOSED NO SCHEDULED CLOSINGS IN APRIL Center Closings Closings for any reason will be announced on WTAE. Please watch for the center name (Avonmore, East Vandergrift, or New Kensington). Closing announcements will scroll across the bottom of your TV screen. You can also find closings at

WEEKLY CALENDAR - ALL CENTERS NEW KENSINGTON CENTER AVONMORE EAST VANDERGRIFT NEW KENSINGTON 2 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 12:30 Puzzle/ 1:00 Crafts 12:30 Scat 12:30 Mah- Jongg 9:00

2 WEEKLY CALENDAR - ALL CENTERS NEW KENSINGTON CENTER AVONMORE EAST VANDERGRIFT NEW KENSINGTON 2 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 12:30 Puzzle/ 1:00 Crafts 12:30 Scat 12:30 Mah- Jongg 9:00 Crafts 9:30-11:30 9:30 Puzzle/ 12:30 Penny Bingo 2:30 Snack 9:00 Scat 12:30-3:30 Cards (500) 9:00 Crafts 10:30-12:30 12:30 Public Bingo 11:00 Speaker (if available) 12:30 Puzzle/ 9:00 Scat 1:00 Bingo 9:30-11:30 Center Membership: Open to person s age 50+. $24.00 for a full 12 months. 12:30 Puzzle/ 9:00 Scat 12:30 MahJongg 9:30-12:00 12:30-2:30 Crochet Class 1:30 Silver Chords WEEKLY CALENDAR - ALL CENTERS 9:30 Puzzle/ 12:30 25-Cent Bingo 2:30 Snack 9:00 Scat 9:30-11:30 12:30-3:00 Cards (500) JOIN US FOR LUNCH, WIN A PRIZE!!!!! For our luncheon guests age 60 and older. Order your meal in advance and come in to enjoy lunch on any day in April to be entered into a FREE raffle for a neat prize on display at the center. This fun way to enhance your dining experience is being offered to encourage you to take advantage of a healthy, balanced meal and enjoy the company of others. The more you Dine, the more chances you have of winning!! MORE CHANCES TO WIN: Order lunch for a friend and bring them to dine with you. Each of you will receive 2 chances on that day to win the April prize! February 2018 Winner: Connie Parotta SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER Apr 10 Belair Health and Rehabilitation Apr 17 Westmoreland County Food Bank Speaker Apr 4,11,18 CDSMP Apr 25 Birthday Lunch Apr 27 Healthy Steps for Older Adults Kay Post Mary Pat Valarik Marneese Nicholson Dolores Theriault Shirley Redman Alvina Cogswell Margaret Rawlinson Janet Darkey Robert Griger April Birthdays Barbara Shaw Rose Baker Mary Pedatella John Dunbar Roberta Witrosky Lillian Misko-Coury Carole Hess Korenna Stragand Barbara Drennen April Birthday Pizza Party - April 12:00 Members who sign up by April 17 are invited to celebrate and receive a gift in honor of their April birthday. Not your birthday month? Sign up for lunch anyway and enjoy a cupcake after everyone has enjoyed their meal. Elanor Varesco Marlene Winschell Karen Miketic John Shremshock Elaine Celko Garry Garrison Sue Landis Cheryl Sell NEW KENSINGTON CENTER 15

3 Greetings, NEW KENSINGTON CENTER I am really enjoying the New Kensington Center and learning about everyone that comes in. I get much enjoyment from our members and guests, and, I am continuing to learn new things! Thank you everyone for the wonderful welcome! I am looking to add more members to my Council. We have our meeting every second Monday of every month at 1:00. I can always get new ideas on how to make our center better and more active. The New Kensington Center appreciates all the wonderful donations. Thank you so much! Tara Healthy Steps for Older Adults - April 27 (4-hour work (lunch) 12:30-2:30 Sign up before April 17 for this fun, exciting workshop. This annual offering will feature guest speakers, interactive skills assessments, wiggle breaks and other tips in order to prevent falls. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM. Enjoy a FREE continental breakfast while you are registering! Belair Health and Rehabilitation - April 10:30 Becky Shoop from Belair Health and Rehabilitation will come and talk about how their Center provides a full range of skilled nursing services for many that suffer from prolonged acute or chronic illnesses. Westmoreland County Food Bank - April 10:30 Lauren Hill, SNAP Outreach Coordinator from the Westmoreland County Food Bank will come and speak. The mission is to enable all Westmoreland County residents who are hungry or at risk of hunger to have ready access to food. Help us Stock the Pantry!! Many of you have asked us to let you know when we are in need of coffee, creamer and other coffee serving supplies. We are grateful for all of your donations to our cause of serving a great cup of coffee here at the center. The need at this time is for decaf coffee. AVONMORE EAST VANDERGRIFT NEW KENSINGTON HEALTH & WELLNESS - ALL CENTERS Tuesday - Senior Yoga (9:00), Evening Walk (6:00) Thursday - Exercise Class (10:00), Blood Pressure Screenings (12:00) Coloring every day at 10:00 Monday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (9:30), Indoor Walking (10:15), Line Dancing (12:30) Tuesday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (9:30), YMCA Exercise (10:15) Wednesday - Yoga (10:00) Thursday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (9:30), Indoor Walking (10:00) Friday - Indoor Walking (10:00), Exercise Video (10:15) Coloring every day at 10:30 Monday - Yoga (10:00), Color & Conversation (10:00-12:00), Indoor Walking (1:00), Tai Ji Quan: MBB (1:00) Tuesday - Brain Games (10:00), MahJongg (12:00) Wednesday - Nutrition Education (10:30), Indoor Walking (1:00), Tai Ji Quan: MBB (1:00) Thursday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (10:00), Advanced Line Dancing (12:30) Friday - Blood Pressure Readings (9:00-11:00), Indoor Walking available all day Chronic Disease Self Management Program If you are enrolled in the CDSMP being held at the New Kensington Center, the April dates are 4/4, 4/11, and 4/18 at 9:30-11: NEW KENSINGTON CENTER HEALTH & WELLNESS - ALL CENTERS 3

NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER Advisory Council Meetings Avonmore: Thursday, April 20 @ 10:00 a.m. East Vandergrift: Thursday, April 26 @ 8:30 a.m. New Kensington: Monday, April 9 @ 1:00 p.

m. East Vandergrift: Bingo, Wednesdays @ 1:00 New Kensington: Public Bingo, Tuesdays @ 12:30 Word Application Class Basic Computer Class Email Class COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS Computer

SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER Apr 3 @ 11:00 Wills & Trusts Talk Apr 4 Hoagie Pick Up Apr 5 @ 9:00 Easter Party Apr 12 @ 11:00 Craft Apr 13 @ 12:45 Afternoon Cards Apr 19 @ 9:00 Casino

00 payout on regular games and $15.00 for every third game.

4 NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER Advisory Council Meetings Avonmore: Thursday, April 10:00 a.m. East Vandergrift: Thursday, April 8:30 a.m. New Kensington: Monday, April 1:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 4:15 p.m. in New Kensington BINGO Avonmore: Penny Bingo, 12:30 25 Cent Bingo, 12:30 Evening Bingo, Monday Apr 6:30 p.m. East Vandergrift: Bingo, 1:00 New Kensington: Public Bingo, 12:30 Word Application Class Basic Computer Class Class COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS Computer classes will be scheduled at the request of the individual Centers. Why is my mailing label yellow? If the mailing label on your newsletter is highlighted, please renew your membership by April 30 in order to continue receiving your newsletter at home. BINGO Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. 18 Regular games 5 Specials games 2 Jackpots 1 Quickie AT A GREAT PRICE!!!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER Apr 11:00 Wills & Trusts Talk Apr 4 Hoagie Pick Up Apr 9:00 Easter Party Apr 11:00 Craft Apr 12:45 Afternoon Cards Apr 9:00 Casino Trip. Apr 20 Healthy Steps 10:00 Bel Air 1:00 Apr 11:00 Penn State Nutrition Apr 26 8:30 10:30 Apr 4:00 Evening Cards Now paying $10.00 payout on regular games and $15.00 for every third game. April Birthdays Rose Ann Ashbaugh Mark Blanciaki Lois Bowser Patricia Buchanan Al DelVecchio Ruth Jeroski Majorie Kaiser Patricia Kocon John Marquez- Meza Richard Moody Vincent Spelock Sue Talmage Mary Ann Wuyscik Anyone who has an April birthday and comes to the birthday celebration lunch gets a cupcake on us. Please call the center to make your reservation by Wednesday of the previous week. 4 NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER 13

5 EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER PAINTING with DEE Painting with Dee will be Thursday April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up by 4:00 p.m. on April 23 so that all supplies will be bought. The cost is $2 for members and $5 for non-members this money goes towards supplies to keep this event going. Crafts with Sandy Rollinger Crafts with Sandy Rollinger will be April 12 at 11 a.m. Please sign up no later than Monday April 9 by 4 p.m. so that she will know how many to plan for supply wise. CARDS... CARDS... CARDS Tuesdays :45 Friday, Mar 9 - Afternoon 500 Card 12:45 p.m. Please bring some friends and enjoy the fun. Friday Mar 23 - Evening 500 Card 4:00 p.m. Cost is $2 per person for the night of snacks, cards, and fun. Please bring some friends and enjoy the fun. Crocheting with Lanna Crocheting with Lanna will be every Friday at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. Please contact the Center so you will know what supplies you will need to bring with you. Lanna will be teaching us beginner steps for crocheting. So if you are just learning, or even if you already know how come on down and sign up. It is sure to be fun.. Hoagie Sale It is that time of year again. HOAGIE TIME! Orders are due to the center with payment by 3:30 p.m. on March 26th. Your order will be ready for pick up Wednesday April 4, you may come in at any time. We will have Italian and Turkey hoagies available for $7.00 each. UPCOMING EVENTS, SPECIALS & FREE BINGOS April 11:00 a.m. Dennis Biava will be here to give a talk on "Wills & Trusts" April 9:00 a.m. After Easter Party April 1:00 p.m. Bel Air Bingo BIKING Biking will return in May. Our regular trail is Roaring Run. In 2017, we also traveled to Kittanning, the Rockland Tunnel on the Allegheny River, West Newton, and Moraine State Park. Hope to see you in May. Satellite Luncheon Dates: April 4: Arnold Towers April 5: Cloverleaf Estates (Delmont) NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS April 9: Export (Italian American Club) April 10: McMurty Towers (Vandergrift) April 12: Lower Burrell Manor April 16: Murrysville Village of Clover Ridge April 17: Slickville Civic Organization April 18 Allegheny Township Community Building As a reminder, the meal ordering guidelines and meal donation procedures are the same at our satellite sites as they are at our 3 main centers. All meals are served at 12:00 PM. Stop by one of the above locations on the date listed and meet our Outreach Supervisor, Elaine Bargarstock. She will show you were the meal reservation sheets are located thru out the month so she can have your meal ready for you the following month. 12 EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS 5

6 April 2018 By Bonnie Dudek DON T BE A STATISTIC Sign up for a free falls prevention workshop today Did you know that every 11 minutes an older Pennsylvanian is hospitalized due to a fall? Falling is the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults, resulting in +50,000 annual hospitalizations in Pennsylvania alone. It is a major threat to independence, accounting for almost half of admissions into nursing homes. But falling can largely be prevented. DIRECTOR S CORNER Avonmore, East Vandergrift and New Kensington Center s for Active Adults are offering Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA), a falls prevention workshop that includes a personal assessment on participants risk of falling, tips on home safety and proper footwear, information on exercises to increase strength and balance, and nutrition tips to help build stronger bones. WHO: Adults who wish to decrease their chance of falling WHAT: A falls prevention class provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging s Health & Wellness program WHEN & WHERE: April 6 10:00 2:00 Avonmore Center for Active Adults/speak to Karen Stonebraker 458 Railroad Avenue, Avomore April 20 10:00-2:00 East Vandergrift Center for Active Adults/speak to Dee Wilson 400 McKinley Avenue, East Vandergrift April 27 10:00-2:00 New Kensington Center for Active Adults/speak to Tara Kazmer 1039 Third Avenue, New Kensington To register, call the center of the program date you would like to attend. PREVIOUS CLASS PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME. For more details on PDA Health & Wellness visit A portion of this article was received from Bridgett Schickel, Senior Center Services Director III of the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging. The Avonmore Free Public Library Book Club Our next Avonmore Free Library Book Club book will be Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. It is a novel of unsentimental humor, and profound insight into the thoughts and feelings we all bury deep within our hearts. Please call the Center for the date and time of our next meeting. Everyone is welcome! Card Sharks We play every Wednesday night. Call or stop in at the Center for the time and Place. Everyone is welcome! Please join us and have some fun. S.A.I.L. (Stay Active & Independent for Life) This program may tentatively restart in July. Please call or check in at the Center for the details. Senior Citizen s Luncheon It is once again time for the Annual Senior Citizen s Luncheon at the Kiski Area High School. The Student Council will be holding the event on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 for the residents of Kiski Area School District. Pick up at the Avonmore Senior Center will be at 12:00 noon. Sign up at the Center to reserve your lunch. Reservations must be made by April 11, Future Events Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (May) Penn State Nutrition Classes w/antonia (May & June) Pizza Party Bingo (August) Senior Center Open House (Sept) SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER Apr 11:30 HSOA Program Birthday Luncheon Apr 6:30 p.m. Evening Bingo Apr 19 Hoagie Pick Up Apr 10:00 Advisory Meeting Apr 9:00 Seniors for Safe Driving Class AVONMORE CENTER Please look for other events in the upcoming newsletters and stop in the Center for the details and sign ups. We appreciate all of your support. Margie Burns Velma Christy Diann Curcio Dolores Colledge Ed Hazlett Sharon Jaworskyj Stephen Nelson April Birthdays Joseph Palmiscno Joan Posney Barry Rumbaugh Julie Sieczkowski Jennie Townsend Judy Wolford Birthday Luncheon is April 6 sign up by March 28 6 DIRECTOR S CORNER AVONMORE CENTER 11

AVONMORE CENTER Senior Center Membership It is that time of the year for our 2018 Center Membership renewal campaign. Your 2017 membership expired on December 31, 2017.

7 AVONMORE CENTER Senior Center Membership It is that time of the year for our 2018 Center Membership renewal campaign. Your 2017 membership expired on December 31, Thank you to everyone who has renewed or joined so far. We appreciate the support! Monthly Evening Bingo Our Monthly Evening Bingo is scheduled for April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Please plan on attending and supporting the Center. Everyone is welcome whether a Center member or not. Evening Walk With Arleen Our Tuesday Evening Walks will be starting back again this month. Please join us every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. for a one hour, 2 mile walk through Avonmore. Everyone is welcome. Pizzelle Sale Due to the success of our pizzelle sale in January, we are planning on another one at our Open House during the Avonmore Festival Weekend in September. Keep an eye on future newsletters for details. Thank you!!! Easter Candy Sale The Center will continue to sell candy for a fundraiser while supplies last. Please come into the Center to see our unique and delicious candy provided by our local candy angel. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Center so far and purchased candy. All of your support is greatly appreciated. AARP Income Tax Assistance The AARP Income Tax Assistance will continue until April 4 th by appointment only. Call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment now. Healthy Steps Workshop Calling all Avonmore Center members!! Please sign up for a Healthy Steps in Motion program being held on April 6 th at the Avonmore Senior Center. I need a minimum number of participants to sign up for the program. Lunch deadline is March 28 th. This special 4 hour seminar will include speakers, workshops and a lunch break. Please call the Center to sign up. Annual Hoagie Sale The Senior Center is having their Annual Hoagie Sale. Order your hoagie by Monday, April 9 th. Pick up on Thursday, April 19 th. Hoagies will be made again by Sprankles Market. There is a choice of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Traditional Deli. Order forms are at the Center. Please stop in or call at to order. The cost is $7.00. Thank you for your support. BULLETIN BOARD EAST VANDERGRIFT CASINO TRIP to The Meadows Departure Time: 9:00 a.m. Returning Home: 5:30 p.m. April 19, 2018 Price $25.00 You get $20 in free play and $5.00 off your meal. We will leave from the parking lot between the Vandergrift Fire Hall and St. Gertrude Church promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive by 8:45 so that the bus may leave on time. All monies for the trip are due when signing. Your name will not go on the list unless you pay at that time. Date: April 21 Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. Pizza at 5:15 p.m. Bingo Starts at 6:00 p.m. AVONMORE Pizza Party Bingo $20 for 6 cards of all games except Jackpot (3-card), pizza, salad, beverage, snacks, door prizes. We ll also have a 50/50 raffle, instant tickets and additional door prizes (tickets $1). Additional cards are $5.00 and extra Jackpots are $2.00. Minimum payout is $10 for regular and $20 for specials. Payouts will increase based on the number of players present. If you pre-register you will receive 1 (3-card) Jackpot free with your paid admission. Registration deadline is April 18th. Seniors For Safe Driving Is there anyone who is due to take their refresher course in 2018, please contact Karen at the Avonmore Center. This program is available to persons 55 and over to receive a discount on their car insurance. Course details are at the Avonmore Center. The class is being held on April 23 rd beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $ Please sign up for lunch by April 18 th. Everyone is welcome. 10 AVONMORE CENTER BULLETIN BOARD 77

April MENU Additional Meal Information Please order your Regular lunch program meal by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the preceding week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Birthday Celebrations 2.

Taco Salad w/ Beef & Shredded Cheddar, Tossed Salad, Spanish Rice, Doritos, Orange 5. Swiss Steak w/ Onion & Mushroom Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Buttered Green Beans & Carrots, White Cake 6.

Chicken Waldorf, Pickled Beets, Wheat Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookie 11. Country Fried Steak, Diced Red- Buttered Carrots, skin Potatoes, 12-Grain Bread, Banana 12.

8 April MENU Additional Meal Information Please order your Regular lunch program meal by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the preceding week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Birthday Celebrations 2. Beef Stew w/ Beef, Gravy, Potatoes, Celery & Mixed Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Biscuit, Apple 3. Chicken Marsala, Tossed Salad, Wheat Bread, Garlic & Parmesan Noodles, Pears & Mandarin Oranges 4. Taco Salad w/ Beef & Shredded Cheddar, Tossed Salad, Spanish Rice, Doritos, Orange 5. Swiss Steak w/ Onion & Mushroom Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Buttered Green Beans & Carrots, White Cake 6. Chicken & Dumplings, Pepper Slaw, Biscuit, Peaches April Meal Donations Age 60+ Lunch : $ Meatloaf w/ Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Wheat Bread, Orange 10. Chicken Waldorf, Pickled Beets, Wheat Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookie 11. Country Fried Steak, Diced Red- Buttered Carrots, skin Potatoes, 12-Grain Bread, Banana 12. Swedish Turkey Sweeties w/gravy, Broccoli & Carrots, Buttered Bowties, Wheat Bread, Pears 13. Roast Pork w/ Gravy, Rosemary Redskins, Green Beans, Biscuit, Orange New Kensington Birthday celebration Apr 25 Sign up by Apr 17 Age Lunch: $ Ziti, Tossed Salad, Peas, Italian Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookie 17. Kielbasa, Whipped Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Semi- Hard Bun, Apricots 18. Breaded Chicken Patty, Parsley Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, BBQ Bun, Applesauce 19. Stuffed Cabbage, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Veg, White Bread, Sugar Free Cherry Gelatin 20. Chef Salad w/ Turkey, Cheese & Egg, 12-Grain Bread, Apple Avonmore Birthday celebration Apr 6 Sign up by Mar 28 Daily Regular Lunch includes a bread selection and your choice of 2%, chocolate, skim or buttermilk 23. Turkey Sandwich, Potato Soup, Three-Bean Salad, BBQ Bun, Pineapple Tidbits & Mandarin Oranges 24. Stuffed Pepper, Whipped Potatoes, Cauliflower, Wheat Bread, Yellow Cake 25. Pizza w/ Pepperoni, Cheese, Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms, Tossed Salad, Banana 26. Chicken Filet, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Wheat Bun, Ranch Noodles, Apple 27. Pepper Steak w/ Tomatoes, Green Peppers & Onions, Mixed Vegetables, Brown Rice, Chocolate Chip Cookie East Vandergrift Birthday celebration Apr 24 Sign up by Apr Breaded Fish, Macaroni & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Noodles, BBQ Bun, Pears 1. Veal Roulade, Whipped Potatoes, Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Raspberry Gelatin 2. Pittsburgh Style Sandwich, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Italian Bread, Orange 3. Chicken Stew, Beets, Biscuit, White Rice, Cantalope 4. Meatloaf w/ Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Corn, Rye Bread, Banana Stuffed

the Center insider IN THIS ISSUE Bonnie Dudek, Director NEW KENSINGTON PERMIT NO. 401 U.S. POSTAGE PA PAID NON-PROFIT ORG.

the Center insider IN THIS ISSUE Bonnie Dudek, Director NEW KENSINGTON PERMIT NO. 401 U.S. POSTAGE PA PAID NON-PROFIT ORG. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 401 NEW KENSINGTON PA 15068 the Center insider THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE AVONMORE, EAST VANDERGRIFT, AND NEW KENSINGTON CENTERS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS OCTOBER 2018